Sexual Risk Avoidance Education

 

The purpose of this program is to promote sexual risk avoidance education as defined by section 1110 of the Social Security Act, for adolescents. The focus of the program is to teach participants how to voluntarily refrain from non-marital sexual activity, and teach the benefits associated with self-regulation, success sequencing for poverty prevention, healthy relationships, goal setting, resisting sexual coercion, dating violence, and other youth risk behaviors such as underage drinking or illicit drug use without normalizing teen sexual activity. Recipients use an evidenced based approach and/or evidence-informed strategies to educate youth on how to avoid risks that could lead to non-marital sexual activity. SRAE projects are implemented using a Positive Youth Development (PYD) framework as part of risk avoidance strategies, to help participants build healthy life skills, develop individual protective factors that reduce risks, empower youth to make healthy decisions, and provide tools and resources to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Linking program participants to services provided by local community partners that support the safety and well-being of youth is also a key component to the program. The services are targeted to youth ages 10 to 19 and participants that reside in areas with high rates of teen births and/or are at greatest risk of contracting STIs. The programs goals are to empower participants to make healthy decisions, and provide tools and resources to prevent pregnancy, STIs, and youth engagement in other risky behaviors. Recipients must agree to use medically accurate information referenced to peer-reviewed publications by educational, scientific, governmental, or health organizations and implement an evidence-based approach integrating research findings with practical implementation that aligns with the needs and desired outcomes for the intended audience.

Active 93.060 Administration For Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 TBD. Twenty one (21) Sexual Risk Avoidance Education grants were awarded.
Fiscal Year 2017 Twenty seven (27) Sexual Risk Avoidance Education grants.
Fiscal Year 2018 Thirty new awards and 27 non-competing continuation awards were made.
Fiscal Year 2019 There were 22 new and 30 non-competing continuation awards in FY2019.
Fiscal Year 2020 In FY2020 there were 30 non- competing continuation awards and 51 new awards.
Fiscal Year 2022 In FY2022 there were 31 non-competing continuation wards and 31 new awards.
Fiscal Year 2023 It is anticipated that there will be 33 non-competing continuation awards and 50 new awards in FY2023.
The Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) Program is funded generally under the authority of section 1110 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1310, and specifically by the appropriation for General Departmental Management for the Office of the Secretary under Division H, Title II of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. No. 117-328). Awards made under the authority of section 1110 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. ? 1310 shall be made only to public and private entities that agree to use medically accurate information referenced to peer-reviewed publications by educational, scientific, governmental, or health organizations; implement an evidence-based approach integrating research findings with practical implementation that aligns with the needs and desired outcomes for the intended audience; and teach the benefits associated with self-regulation, success sequencing for poverty prevention, healthy relationships, goal setting, and resisting sexual coercion, dating violence, and other youth risk behaviors such as underage drinking or illicit drug use without normalizing teen sexual activity. Applicants eligible for SRAE funding are as follows: State, territorial, or county governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Independent, regional, and local school districts; Public and state controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments); Non-profits having 501(c)(3) status with the IRS other than institutions of higher education; Non-profits without 501 (c)(3) status with the IRS other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; For-profit organizations other than small businesses; Small businesses, Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards. Applicants serving an emerging, unserved, or underserved population or remote geographic area are encouraged to apply for funding. Youth populations, ages 10-19 and those who are at risk for non-marital sexual activity and other risk behaviors, benefit from the assistance. Vulnerable populations of youth include, but are not limited to, youth living in under resourced regions and areas with high rates of teen births and STIs, including HIV; culturally underrepresented youth populations, especially Hispanic, African American, or Native American teenagers; youth in or aging out of foster care or adjudication systems; youth who are victims of trafficking; runaway and homeless youth; and other vulnerable youth populations. Nonprofit organizations must submit proof of nonprofit status. For-profit organizations (including small businesses) applying for funding must submit the following to provide proof of their legal status: Documentation establishing the power granted to the entity to enter into contractual relationships and/or accept awards (i.e., articles of incorporation, bylaws). Small businesses must submit a certification signed by the chief executive officer or designee that states that the entity qualifies as a small business under 13 CFR 121.101-121.201. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applicants may find and apply to Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) on https://www.grants.gov. Each application will be screened to determine whether it meets any of the disqualifying factors: missing the application deadline, required electronic submission or waiver requested and approved, or exceeding the Award Ceiling. Disqualified applications are considered to be "non-responsive" and are excluded from the competitive review process. Applications competing for financial assistance will be reviewed and evaluated by merit review panels using only the criteria described in Section V.1. Criteria of this NOFO. Each panel is composed of experts with knowledge and experience in the area under review. Generally, review panels include three reviewers and one chairperson. Results of the competitive merit review are taken into consideration by ACF in the selection of projects for funding; however, merit review scores and rankings are not binding. Scores and rankings are only one element used in the award decision-making process. If identified in Section I. Program Description, ACF reserves the right to consider preferences to fund organizations serving emerging, unserved, or under-served populations, including those populations located in pockets of poverty. In addition, ACF reserves the right to evaluate applications in the larger context of the overall portfolio by considering geographic distribution of federal funds (e.g. ensuring coverage of states, counties, or service areas) in its pre-award decisions. ACF may elect not to fund applicants with management or financial problems that would indicate an inability to successfully complete the proposed project. In addition, ACF may elect to not allow a prime recipient to subaward if there is any indication that they are unable to properly monitor and manage subrecipients. Applications may be funded in whole or in part. Successful applicants may be funded at an amount lower than requested. See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for application deadlines. From 60 to 90 days. Not applicable. More than 180 days. Non-competing continuations will be issued based on availability of funds, satisfactory progress, compliance with grant terms and conditions, and a determination that continuation funding is in the best interest of the federal government. The criteria for selecting applications is contained within the published Notice of Funding Opportunity. Funds are for making competitive awards which exclusively implement education in sexual risk avoidance (defined as voluntarily refraining from non-marital sexual activity) and for federal costs of administering the grant. Funds may be used to educate youth on how to voluntarily refrain from non- marital sexual activity and to avoid related risky behaviors. SRAE projects must address the following requirements: 1) Evidence-Based Strategies ; 2) Positive Youth Development Approach; 3) Medically Accurate and Age Appropriate; 4) Curriculum Fit and Selection; 5) Referrals to Healthcare and Other Community Services (SRAE Programs should provide referrals for necessary services, as needs are identified, but may not pay for the services themselves with ACF funding); 6) Performance Measurement; and 7) National Evaluation. Funds may not be used to supplant or replace current public or private funding or to fund the ongoing or usual activities of any organization. Performance Reports: FYSB requires federal project officers to conduct routine performance reviews that include off-site and on-site monitoring of the SRAE grants. 45 CFR Part 75 Subpart F applies to this program. All records are to be maintained in accordance with 45 CFR 75.361-365. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Funds are available for the duration of the 36 month project period with three 12-month budget periods. Periodic draw down-of funds based on expenditure requirements and project progress. Post award, the Division of Payment Management will establish an account from which a recipient may draw down award funds. None/Not specified. Resa Matthew, Interim Director
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20201 US
resa.matthew@acf.hhs.gov
Phone: 2024015124 http://www.acf.hhs.gov/fysb 75-1512-0-1-506 (Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 22$34,393,388.00; FY 23 est $32,697,932.00; FY 24 est $33,151,277.00; FY 21$34,123,887.00; FY 20$34,458,500.00; FY 19$33,689,363.00; FY 18$24,341,891.00; FY 17$13,447,039.00; FY 16$8,981,973.00; - The funding range for new awards in FY2022 was $317,000 to $424,854. The average award amount was $414,000. The FY2022 non-competing continuation awards ranged between $300,000 and $445,834 with an average award of $423,038. The funding range for non-competing continuation awards in FY2023 was $300,000 to $424,854 and the average award amount was $414,000. The estimated range for new awards in FY2023 is $300,000 to $450,000 and the average estimated award is $400,000. Contact the Family and Youth Services Bureau central office for available literature. You may also get information on the Family and Youth Services Bureau website at the following web address: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/fysb Fiscal Year 2023 SRAE (General Departmental-Funded) projects are implemented in a variety of settings including: schools; community and faith-based organizations; and juvenile justice facilities. Recipients are represented in all federal regions, with the exception of Region 1.